Question : The proxy war in Afghanistan during the 1980s was significant in the Cold War because it:
Option 1: Led to the formation of the European Union
Option 2: Marked the beginning of détente
Option 3: Contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union
Option 4: Resulted in a direct military conflict between the US and the Soviet Union
Answer (1)
22nd Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: Contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union
Solution : The proxy war in Afghanistan during the 1980s, with the US supporting the Mujahideen against the Soviet-backed Afghan government, was significant in the Cold War because it drained Soviet resources and contributed to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.
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